7. December 2010
Scientists forecast new atom smashers to keep Europe leading in nuclear physics
Brussels, 9 December 2010 - Europe needs new particle accelerators and major upgrades to existing facilities over the next ten years to stay at the forefront of nuclear physics, according to the European Science Foundation (ESF), which launches its ‘Long Range Plan 2010’ for nuclear physics in... [more]
1. December 2010
Where is Mathematics in Europe?
Europe’s leading scientists urge creation of a CERN for Mathematics [more]
29. November 2010
Bridging between Earth and space: technology breakthroughs for scientific progress
New Forward Look starts in Brussels, 29-30 November [more]
11. October 2010
Virtual research institute needed to unlock RNA’s promise, say scientists
European Science Foundation reports on the future of ribonucleic acid research [more]
21. September 2009
Leading scientists call for a new approach to food security
A new report by leading food and sustainability scientists calls for Europe to take a new approach on food security, prioritizing health and sustainability in research and using a holistic view when making policy.The European food systems in a changing world “Forward Look” report is an in-depth... [more]
4. March 2009
RNA research strategy for Europe takes shape
Research into RNA, a molecule found in every cell of our bodies, could lead to remarkable advances in the treatment of diseases such as cancer and diabetes, a meeting organised by the European Science Foundation was told. The conference, held the institute of Parasitología y Biomedicina... [more]
15. July 2008
The University of the Future
In a world where economies are increasingly dependent upon high-level knowledge, higher education is a key national resource. But a Forward Look initiated by the European Science Foundation (ESF) shows that we need to know more about how universities, and other higher education institutions, are... [more]
4. January 2008
Food for Thought: delivering the promise of food processing
Humans have transformed raw ingredients into food since prehistoric times. But scientists are still looking for new ways to make food taste better and survive longer. Presenting their findings at a recent European Science Foundation (ESF) and European Cooperation in the field of... [more]
8. December 2007
Far flung food: Europe's distant diets
ESF-COST conference examines food’s journey from outside of the EU [more]
15. November 2007
Watching what we eat: ESF - COST conference on Food Systems
Food has never been more of a global commodity than it is today. But there is an urgent need to understand the problems that face future European food supplies within this global market. And so scientists and policy makers gathered in Budapest last week to push for a more holistic... [more]
ESF provides the scientific, administrative and technical secretariat for COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology).